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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.66, 1,361.67 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.66, 1,361.67 and 291.32 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.66 : 1,361.67 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.66/1,361.67 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.66x = 1,361.67 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.66x = 396,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,683.10/907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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